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Nature ; 633(8028): 216-223, 2024 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39143218

ABSTRACT

Transthiolation (also known as transthioesterification) reactions are used in the biosynthesis of acetyl coenzyme A, fatty acids and polyketides, and for post-translational modification by ubiquitin (Ub) and ubiquitin-like (Ubl) proteins1-3. For the Ub pathway, E1 enzymes catalyse transthiolation from an E1~Ub thioester to an E2~Ub thioester. Transthiolation is also required for transfer of Ub from an E2~Ub thioester to HECT (homologous to E6AP C terminus) and RBR (ring-between-ring) E3 ligases to form E3~Ub thioesters4-6. How isoenergetic transfer of thioester bonds is driven forward by enzymes in the Ub pathway remains unclear. Here we isolate mimics of transient transthiolation intermediates for E1-Ub(T)-E2 and E2-Ub(T)-E3HECT complexes (where T denotes Ub in a thioester or Ub undergoing transthiolation) using a chemical strategy with native enzymes and near-native Ub to capture and visualize a continuum of structures determined by single-particle cryo-electron microscopy. These structures and accompanying biochemical experiments illuminate conformational changes in Ub, E1, E2 and E3 that are coordinated with the chemical reactions to facilitate directional transfer of Ub from each enzyme to the next.


Subject(s)
Cryoelectron Microscopy , Models, Molecular , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases , Ubiquitin , Ubiquitin/metabolism , Ubiquitin/chemistry , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/metabolism , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/chemistry , Ubiquitin-Activating Enzymes/metabolism , Ubiquitin-Activating Enzymes/chemistry , Ubiquitin-Conjugating Enzymes/metabolism , Ubiquitin-Conjugating Enzymes/chemistry , Esterification , Protein Processing, Post-Translational
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Nature ; 623(7989): 964-971, 2023 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38030779

ABSTRACT

Plasmas can generate ultra-high-temperature reactive environments that can be used for the synthesis and processing of a wide range of materials1,2. However, the limited volume, instability and non-uniformity of plasmas have made it challenging to scalably manufacture bulk, high-temperature materials3-8. Here we present a plasma set-up consisting of a pair of carbon-fibre-tip-enhanced electrodes that enable the generation of a uniform, ultra-high temperature and stable plasma (up to 8,000 K) at atmospheric pressure using a combination of vertically oriented long and short carbon fibres. The long carbon fibres initiate the plasma by micro-spark discharge at a low breakdown voltage, whereas the short carbon fibres coalesce the discharge into a volumetric and stable ultra-high-temperature plasma. As a proof of concept, we used this process to synthesize various extreme materials in seconds, including ultra-high-temperature ceramics (for example, hafnium carbonitride) and refractory metal alloys. Moreover, the carbon-fibre electrodes are highly flexible and can be shaped for various syntheses. This simple and practical plasma technology may help overcome the challenges in high-temperature synthesis and enable large-scale electrified plasma manufacturing powered by renewable electricity.

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Nature ; 583(7815): 282-285, 2020 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32218527

ABSTRACT

The ongoing outbreak of viral pneumonia in China and across the world is associated with a new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-21. This outbreak has been tentatively associated with a seafood market in Wuhan, China, where the sale of wild animals may be the source of zoonotic infection2. Although bats are probable reservoir hosts for SARS-CoV-2, the identity of any intermediate host that may have facilitated transfer to humans is unknown. Here we report the identification of SARS-CoV-2-related coronaviruses in Malayan pangolins (Manis javanica) seized in anti-smuggling operations in southern China. Metagenomic sequencing identified pangolin-associated coronaviruses that belong to two sub-lineages of SARS-CoV-2-related coronaviruses, including one that exhibits strong similarity in the receptor-binding domain to SARS-CoV-2. The discovery of multiple lineages of pangolin coronavirus and their similarity to SARS-CoV-2 suggests that pangolins should be considered as possible hosts in the emergence of new coronaviruses and should be removed from wet markets to prevent zoonotic transmission.


Subject(s)
Betacoronavirus/genetics , Betacoronavirus/isolation & purification , Eutheria/virology , Evolution, Molecular , Genome, Viral/genetics , Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid , Amino Acid Sequence , Animals , Betacoronavirus/chemistry , Betacoronavirus/classification , COVID-19 , China/epidemiology , Chiroptera/virology , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Coronavirus Infections/transmission , Coronavirus Infections/virology , Disease Reservoirs/virology , Genomics , Humans , Malaysia , Pandemics , Phylogeny , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Pneumonia, Viral/transmission , Pneumonia, Viral/virology , Recombination, Genetic , SARS-CoV-2 , Sequence Alignment , Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus/chemistry , Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus/genetics , Zoonoses/virology
4.
Exp Cell Res ; 435(2): 113929, 2024 Feb 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38272106

ABSTRACT

Early repolarization syndrome (ERS) is defined as occurring in patients with early repolarization pattern who have survived idiopathic ventricular fibrillation with clinical evaluation unrevealing for other explanations. The pathophysiologic basis of the ERS is currently uncertain. The objective of the present study was to examine the electrophysiological mechanism of ERS utilizing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. Whole genome sequencing was used to identify the DPP6 (c.2561T > C/p.L854P) variant in four families with sudden cardiac arrest induced by ERS. Cardiomyocytes were generated from iPSCs from a 14-year-old boy in the four families with ERS and an unrelated healthy control subject. Patch clamp recordings revealed more significant prolongation of the action potential duration (APD) and increased transient outward potassium current (Ito) (103.97 ± 18.73 pA/pF vs 44.36 ± 16.54 pA/pF at +70 mV, P < 0.05) in ERS cardiomyocytes compared with control cardiomyocytes. Of note, the selective correction of the causal variant in iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing normalized the Ito, whereas prolongation of the APD remained unchanged. ERS cardiomyocytes carrying DPP6 mutation increased Ito and lengthen APD, which maybe lay the electrophysiological foundation of ERS.

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Nature ; 573(7775): 558-562, 2019 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31554980

ABSTRACT

High-pressure transitions are thought to modify hydrogen molecules to a molecular metallic solid and finally to an atomic metal1, which is predicted to have exotic physical properties and the topology of a two-component (electron and proton) superconducting superfluid condensate2,3. Therefore, understanding such transitions remains an important objective in condensed matter physics4,5. However, measurements of the crystal structure of solid hydrogen, which provides crucial information about the metallization of hydrogen under compression, are lacking for most high-pressure phases, owing to the considerable technical challenges involved in X-ray and neutron diffraction measurements under extreme conditions. Here we present a single-crystal X-ray diffraction study of solid hydrogen at pressures of up to 254 gigapascals that reveals the crystallographic nature of the transitions from phase I to phases III and IV. Under compression, hydrogen molecules remain in the hexagonal close-packed (hcp) crystal lattice structure, accompanied by a monotonic increase in anisotropy. In addition, the pressure-dependent decrease of the unit cell volume exhibits a slope change when entering phase IV, suggesting a second-order isostructural phase transition. Our results indicate that the precursor to the exotic two-component atomic hydrogen may consist of electronic transitions caused by a highly distorted hcp Brillouin zone and molecular-symmetry breaking.


Subject(s)
Hydrogen/chemistry , Models, Molecular , Pressure , Electronics , Neutron Diffraction , Phase Transition , X-Ray Diffraction
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J Proteome Res ; 23(7): 2376-2385, 2024 Jul 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38856018

ABSTRACT

Schizophrenia is a severe psychological disorder. The current diagnosis mainly relies on clinical symptoms and lacks laboratory evidence, which makes it very difficult to make an accurate diagnosis especially at an early stage. Plasma protein profiles of schizophrenia patients were obtained and compared with healthy controls using 4D-DIA proteomics technology. Furthermore, 79 DEPs were identified between schizophrenia and healthy controls. GO functional analysis indicated that DEPs were predominantly associated with responses to toxic substances and platelet aggregation, suggesting the presence of metabolic and immune dysregulation in patients with schizophrenia. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis revealed that DEPs were primarily enriched in the chemokine signaling pathway and cytokine receptor interactions. A diagnostic model was ultimately established, comprising three proteins, namely, PFN1, GAPDH and ACTBL2. This model demonstrated an AUC value of 0.972, indicating its effectiveness in accurately identifying schizophrenia. PFN1, GAPDH and ACTBL2 exhibit potential as biomarkers for the early detection of schizophrenia. The findings of our studies provide novel insights into the laboratory-based diagnosis of schizophrenia.


Subject(s)
Biomarkers , Profilins , Proteomics , Schizophrenia , Schizophrenia/metabolism , Schizophrenia/diagnosis , Schizophrenia/blood , Humans , Biomarkers/blood , Biomarkers/metabolism , Proteomics/methods , Profilins/metabolism , Female , Male , Adult , Case-Control Studies , Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (Phosphorylating)/metabolism , Middle Aged , Blood Proteins/analysis , Proteome/analysis
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BMC Genomics ; 25(1): 280, 2024 Mar 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38493091

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent arrhythmic condition resulting in increased stroke risk and is associated with high mortality. Electrolyte imbalance can increase the risk of AF, where the relationship between AF and serum electrolytes remains unclear. METHODS: A total of 15,792 individuals were included in the observational study, with incident AF ascertainment in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study. The Cox regression models were applied to calculate the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for AF based on different serum electrolyte levels. Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses were performed to examine the causal association. RESULTS: In observational study, after a median 19.7 years of follow-up, a total of 2551 developed AF. After full adjustment, participants with serum potassium below the 5th percentile had a higher risk of AF relative to participants in the middle quintile. Serum magnesium was also inversely associated with the risk of AF. An increased incidence of AF was identified in individuals with higher serum phosphate percentiles. Serum calcium levels were not related to AF risk. Moreover, MR analysis indicated that genetically predicted serum electrolyte levels were not causally associated with AF risk. The odds ratio for AF were 0.999 for potassium, 1.044 for magnesium, 0.728 for phosphate, and 0.979 for calcium, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Serum electrolyte disorders such as hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and hyperphosphatemia were associated with an increased risk of AF and may also serve to be prognostic factors. However, the present study did not support serum electrolytes as causal mediators for AF development.


Subject(s)
Atrial Fibrillation , Humans , Atrial Fibrillation/epidemiology , Atrial Fibrillation/genetics , Risk Factors , Magnesium , Mendelian Randomization Analysis , Calcium , Potassium , Phosphates , Electrolytes , Genome-Wide Association Study/methods
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Mol Cancer ; 23(1): 198, 2024 Sep 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39272149

ABSTRACT

Tumor cells remodel the phenotype and function of tumor microenvironment (TME) cells to favor tumor progression. Previous studies have shown that neutrophils in TME are polarized to N2 tumor-associated neutrophils (TANs) by tumor derived factors, thus promoting tumor growth and metastasis, angiogenesis, therapy resistance, and immunosuppression. Exosomes act as critical intercellular messengers in human health and diseases including cancer. So far, the biological roles of exosomes from N2 TANs in gastric cancer have not been well characterized. Herein, we represented the first report that exosomes from N2 TANs promoted gastric cancer metastasis in vitro and in vivo. We found that exosomes from N2 TANs transferred miR-4745-5p/3911 to gastric cancer cells to downregulate SLIT2 (slit guidance ligand 2) gene expression. Adenovirus-mediated overexpression of SLIT2 reversed the promotion of gastric cancer metastasis by N2 TANs derived exosomes. We further revealed that gastric cancer cells induced glucose metabolic reprogramming in neutrophils through exosomal HMGB1 (high mobility group protein B1)/NF-κB pathway, which mediated neutrophil N2 polarization and miR-4745-5p/3911 upregulation. We further employed ddPCR (droplet digital PCR) to detect the expression of miR-4745-5p/3911 in N2 TANs exosomes from human serum samples and found their increased levels in gastric cancer patients compared to healthy controls and benign gastric disease patients. Conclusively, our results indicate that N2 TANs facilitate cancer metastasis via regulation of SLIT2 in gastric cancer cells by exosomal miR-4745-5p/3911, which provides a new insight into the roles of TME cells derived exosomes in gastric cancer metastasis and offers a potential biomarker for gastric cancer diagnosis.


Subject(s)
Exosomes , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic , Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins , MicroRNAs , Nerve Tissue Proteins , Neutrophils , Stomach Neoplasms , Tumor Microenvironment , Stomach Neoplasms/pathology , Stomach Neoplasms/genetics , Stomach Neoplasms/metabolism , Exosomes/metabolism , Exosomes/genetics , Humans , Neutrophils/metabolism , Neutrophils/pathology , MicroRNAs/genetics , Animals , Mice , Nerve Tissue Proteins/genetics , Nerve Tissue Proteins/metabolism , Cell Line, Tumor , Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins/metabolism , Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins/genetics , Tumor Microenvironment/genetics , Neoplasm Metastasis , HMGB1 Protein/metabolism , HMGB1 Protein/genetics , Male
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Am J Kidney Dis ; 84(2): 170-178.e1, 2024 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38364955

ABSTRACT

RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE: Proteinuria is a surrogate end point for predicting long-term kidney outcomes in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) with levels<1g/day identified as a therapeutic target. However, this threshold has not been sufficiently studied. We quantified the associations of progression of IgAN with various levels of proteinuria. STUDY DESIGN: Observational cohort study. SETTING & PARTICIPANTS: 1,530 patients with IgAN and at least 12 months of follow-up at Peking University First Hospital. EXPOSURE: Proteinuria levels updated over time (time-varying proteinuria, TVP). OUTCOME: A composite kidney outcome of a 50% reduction in the estimated glomerular filtration rate or end-stage kidney disease. ANALYTICAL APPROACH: Marginal structural models. RESULTS: After a median follow-up period of 43.5 (IQR, 27.2-72.8) months, 254 patients (16.6%) developed the composite kidney outcome. A graded association was observed between TVP and composite kidney outcomes with higher risk among those with proteinuria of≥0.5g/day. Compared with TVP<0.3g/day, the HRs for proteinuria levels of 0.3 to<0.5g/day, 0.5 to<1.0g/day, 1.0 to<2.0g/day, and≥2.0g/day were 2.22 (95% CI, 0.88-5.58), 4.04 (95% CI, 1.93-8.46), 8.46 (95% CI, 3.80-18.83), and 38.00 (95% CI, 17.62-81.95), respectively. The trend was more pronounced in patients with baseline proteinuria of≥1.0g/day, among whom a higher risk was observed with TVP of 0.3 to<0.5g/day compared with TVP<0.3g/day (HR, 3.26 [95% CI, 1.07-9.92], P=0.04). However, in patients with baseline proteinuria levels of<1g/day, the risk of composite kidney outcome only began to increase when TVP was≥1.0g/day (HR, 3.25 [95% CI, 1.06-9.90]). LIMITATIONS: Single-center observational study, selection bias, and unmeasured confounders. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that patients with IgAN and proteinuria levels of>0.5g/day, have an elevated risk of kidney failure especially among patients with proteinuria levels≥1.0g/day before initiating treatment. These data may serve to inform the selection of proteinuria targets in the treatment of IgAN. PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY: The presence of proteinuria has often been considered a surrogate end point and a possible therapeutic target in clinical trials in IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Some guidelines recommend a reduction in proteinuria to<1g/day as a treatment goal based on the results of previous longitudinal studies. However, these findings may have been biased because they did not properly adjust for time-dependent confounders. Using marginal structural models to appropriately account for these confounding influences, we observed that patients with IgAN and proteinuria levels≥0.5g/day have an elevated risk of kidney failure, especially among patients who had proteinuria levels of≥1.0g/day before initiating treatment. These data may serve to inform the selection of proteinuria targets in the treatment of IgAN.


Subject(s)
Disease Progression , Glomerulonephritis, IGA , Proteinuria , Humans , Glomerulonephritis, IGA/complications , Glomerulonephritis, IGA/physiopathology , Glomerulonephritis, IGA/diagnosis , Glomerulonephritis, IGA/epidemiology , Proteinuria/etiology , Female , Male , Adult , Cohort Studies , Time Factors , Glomerular Filtration Rate , Middle Aged , Follow-Up Studies
10.
Plant Cell Environ ; 2024 Sep 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39222055

ABSTRACT

Pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) gene family constitutes one of the largest gene families in plants, which mainly participate in RNA editing and RNA splicing of organellar RNAs, thereby affecting the organellar development. Recently, some evidence elucidated the important roles of PPR proteins in the albino process of plant leaves. However, the functions of PPR genes in the woody mangrove species have not been investigated. In this study, using a typical true mangrove Kandelia obovata, we systematically identified 298 PPR genes and characterized their general features and physicochemical properties, including evolutionary relationships, the subcellular localization, PPR motif type, the number of introns and PPR motifs, and isoelectric point, and so forth. Furthermore, we combined genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and transcriptome analysis to identify the genetic architecture and potential PPR genes associated with propagule leaves colour variations of K. obovata. As a result, we prioritized 16 PPR genes related to the albino phenotype using different strategies, including differentially expressed genes analysis and genetic diversity analysis. Further analysis discovered two genes of interest, namely Maker00002998 (PLS-type) and Maker00003187 (P-type), which were differentially expressed genes and causal genes detected by GWAS analysis. Moreover, we successfully predicted downstream target chloroplast genes (rps14, rpoC1 and rpoC2) bound by Maker00002998 PPR proteins. The experimental verification of RNA editing sites of rps14, rpoC1, and rpoC2 in our previous study and the verification of interaction between Maker00002998 and rps14 transcript using in vitro RNA pull-down assays revealed that Maker00002998 PPR protein might be involved in the post-transcriptional process of chloroplast genes. Our result provides new insights into the roles of PPR genes in the albinism mechanism of K. obovata propagule leaves.

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Opt Express ; 32(2): 1635-1649, 2024 Jan 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38297711

ABSTRACT

High throughput has become an important research direction in the field of super-resolution (SR) microscopy, especially in improving the capability of dynamic observations. In this study, we present a hexagonal lattice structured illumination microscopy (hexSIM) system characterized by a large field of view (FOV), rapid imaging speed, and high power efficiency. Our approach employs spatial light interference to generate a two-dimensional hexagonal SIM pattern, and utilizes electro-optical modulators for high-speed phase shifting. This design enables the achievement of a 210-µm diameter SIM illumination FOV when using a 100×/1.49 objective lens, capturing 2048 × 2048 pixel images at an impressive 98 frames per second (fps) single frame rate. Notably, this method attains a near 100% full field-of-view and power efficiency, with the speed limited only by the camera's capabilities. Our hexSIM demonstrates a substantial 1.73-fold improvement in spatial resolution and necessitates only seven phase-shift images, thus enhancing the imaging speed compared to conventional 2D-SIM.

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Cell Biol Int ; 48(8): 1111-1123, 2024 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38741282

ABSTRACT

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the primary cause of female infertility with a lack of universal therapeutic regimen. Although osthole exhibits numerous pharmacological activities in treating various diseases, its therapeutic effect on PCOS is undiscovered. The present study found that application of osthole improved the symptoms of PCOS mice through preventing ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) production of more estrogen and alleviating the liberation of pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-1ß, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha. Meanwhile, osthole enhanced ovarian antioxidant capacity and alleviated intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation with a concurrent attenuation for oxidative stress, while intervention of antioxidant enzymic activity and glutathione (GSH) synthesis neutralized the salvation of osthole on GCs secretory disorder and chronic inflammation. Further analysis revealed that osthole restored the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and forkhead box O 1 (Foxo1) whose repression antagonized the amelioration of osthole on the insufficiency of antioxidant capacity and accumulation of ROS. Moreover, Nrf2 served as an intermedium to mediate the regulation of osthole on Foxo1. Additionally, osthole restricted the phosphorylation of IκBα and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) subunit p65 by DHEA and weakened the transcriptional activity of NF-κB, but this effectiveness was abrogated by the obstruction of Nrf2 and Foxo1, whereas adjunction of GSH renewed the redemptive effect of osthole on NF-κB whose activation caused an invalidation of osthole in rescuing the aberration of GCs secretory function and inflammation response. Collectively, osthole might relieve the symptoms of PCOS mice via Nrf2-Foxo1-GSH-NF-κB pathway.


Subject(s)
Coumarins , Forkhead Box Protein O1 , Glutathione , NF-E2-Related Factor 2 , NF-kappa B , Oxidative Stress , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome , Reactive Oxygen Species , Signal Transduction , Animals , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/metabolism , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/drug therapy , Female , NF-E2-Related Factor 2/metabolism , Mice , Coumarins/pharmacology , Coumarins/therapeutic use , NF-kappa B/metabolism , Forkhead Box Protein O1/metabolism , Signal Transduction/drug effects , Glutathione/metabolism , Oxidative Stress/drug effects , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Antioxidants/pharmacology , Granulosa Cells/metabolism , Granulosa Cells/drug effects , Disease Models, Animal
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Environ Res ; 247: 118147, 2024 Apr 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38220076

ABSTRACT

In order to reduce the mineralization of soil organic carbon (SOC) and enhance the ability of soil carbon sequestration. Mn-modified waste dander biochar (Mn-BC) was successfully prepared via impregnation and pyrolysis, and MnSO4 was formed on its surface. Mn-BC increases the carbon retention and reduces the emissions of CO2 and SO2 in way of forming CO, Mn-O-C bond and MnSO4. At the same time, the stability of the original biochar was reserved due to forming a conjugated structure (CC and pyridine-N bond), and the carbon sequestration content was increased to 25.63%. Importantly, the application of Mn-BC can directly regulate the transformation of microbial bacterial community and lead to create stable carbon dominant bacteria (Firmicutes). And the mineralization rate of SOC is reduced to 0.48 mg CO2/(g·d), together with an increased content of TOC (48.16%), thus the purpose of efficient carbon sequestration is achieved in soil.


Subject(s)
Carbon , Soil , Soil/chemistry , Carbon Sequestration , Carbon Dioxide , Dander , Charcoal/chemistry , Bacteria
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J Nanobiotechnology ; 22(1): 339, 2024 Jun 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38890734

ABSTRACT

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD), a chronic kidney disease, is characterized by progressive fibrosis caused due to persistent hyperglycemia. The development of fibrosis in DKD determines the patient prognosis, but no particularly effective treatment. Here, small extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSC-sEV) have been used to treat DKD fibrosis. Single-cell RNA sequencing was used to analyze 27,424 cells of the kidney, we have found that a novel fibrosis-associated TGF-ß1+Arg1+ macrophage subpopulation, which expanded and polarized in DKD and was noted to be profibrogenic. Additionally, Actin+Col4a5+ mesangial cells in DKD differentiated into myofibroblasts. Multilineage ligand-receptor and cell-communication analysis showed that fibrosis-associated macrophages activated the TGF-ß1/Smad2/3/YAP signal axis, which promotes mesangial fibrosis-like change and accelerates renal fibrosis niche. Subsequently, the transcriptome sequencing and LC-MS/MS analysis indicated that MSC-sEV intervention could restore the levels of the kinase ubiquitin system in DKD and attenuate renal interstitial fibrosis via delivering CK1δ/ß-TRCP to mediate YAP ubiquitination degradation in mesangial cells. Our findings demonstrate the unique cellular and molecular mechanisms of MSC-sEV in treating the DKD fibrosis niche at a single-cell level and provide a novel therapeutic strategy for renal fibrosis.


Subject(s)
Diabetic Nephropathies , Extracellular Vesicles , Fibrosis , Mesenchymal Stem Cells , Single-Cell Analysis , Transcriptome , Extracellular Vesicles/metabolism , Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism , Animals , Mice , Diabetic Nephropathies/metabolism , Diabetic Nephropathies/therapy , Male , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Humans , Macrophages/metabolism , Signal Transduction , Transforming Growth Factor beta1/metabolism , Mesangial Cells/metabolism , Kidney/pathology , Kidney/metabolism
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J Nanobiotechnology ; 22(1): 583, 2024 Sep 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39304945

ABSTRACT

Kidney diseases represent a diverse range of conditions that compromise renal function and structure which characterized by a progressive deterioration of kidney function, may ultimately necessitate dialysis or kidney transplantation as end-stage treatment options. This review explores the complex landscape of kidney diseases, highlighting the limitations of existing treatments and the pressing need for innovative strategies. The paper delves into the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as emerging biomarkers and therapeutic agents in the context of kidney pathophysiology. Urinary extracellular vesicles (uEVs), in particular, offer a non-invasive means of assessing renal injury and monitoring disease progression. Additionally, mesenchymal stem cell-derived EVs (MSC-EVs) are examined for their immunomodulatory and tissue repair capabilities, presenting a promising avenue for novel therapeutic interventions. And discusses the potential of engineering EVs to enhance their targeting and therapeutic efficacy. This paper systematically integrates the latest research findings and aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of EVs in kidney disease, providing cutting-edge insights into their potential as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool.


Subject(s)
Biomarkers , Extracellular Vesicles , Kidney Diseases , Mesenchymal Stem Cells , Extracellular Vesicles/metabolism , Humans , Kidney Diseases/metabolism , Animals , Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism , Biomarkers/metabolism , Kidney/metabolism
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BMC Public Health ; 24(1): 1681, 2024 Jun 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38914979

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Traumatic fractures occur frequently worldwide. However, research remains limited on the association between short-term exposure to temperature and traumatic fractures. This study aims to explore the impact of apparent temperature (AT) on emergency visits (EVs) due to traumatic fractures. METHODS: Based on EVs data for traumatic fractures and the contemporary meteorological data, a generalized Poisson regression model along with a distributed lag nonlinear model (DLNM) were undertaken to determine the impact of AT on traumatic fracture EVs. Subgroup analysis by gender and age and sensitivity analysis were also performed. RESULTS: A total of 25,094 EVs for traumatic fractures were included in the study. We observed a wide "J"-shaped relationship between AT and risk of traumatic fractures, with AT above 9.5 °C positively associated with EVs due to traumatic fractures. The heat effects became significant at cumulative lag 0-11 days, and the relative risk (RR) for moderate heat (95th percentile, 35.7 °C) and extreme heat (99.5th percentile, 38.8 °C) effect was 1.311 (95% CI: 1.132-1.518) and 1.418 (95% CI: 1.191-1.688) at cumulative lag 0-14 days, respectively. The cold effects were consistently non-significant on single or cumulative lag days across 0-14 days. The heat effects were higher among male and those aged 18-65 years old. The sensitivity analysis results remained robust. CONCLUSION: Higher AT is associated with cumulative and delayed higher traumatic fracture EVs. The male and those aged 18-65 years are more susceptible to higher AT.


Subject(s)
Emergency Service, Hospital , Fractures, Bone , Humans , Male , Female , Adult , China/epidemiology , Middle Aged , Adolescent , Young Adult , Fractures, Bone/epidemiology , Emergency Service, Hospital/statistics & numerical data , Aged , Child , Child, Preschool , Temperature , Infant , Hot Temperature/adverse effects
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Mikrochim Acta ; 191(3): 170, 2024 03 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38427110

ABSTRACT

Gold nanostructures and a Nafion modified screen-printed carbon electrode (Nafion/AuNS/SPCE) were developed to assess the cell viability of Parkinson's disease (PD) cell models. The electrochemical measurement of cell viability was reflected by catecholamine neurotransmitter (represented by dopamine) secretion capacity, followed by a traditional tetrazolium-based colorimetric assay for confirmation. Due to the  capacity to synthesize, store, and release catecholamines as well as their unlimited homogeneous proliferation, and ease of manipulation, pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells were used for PD cell modeling. Commercial low-differentiated and highly-differentiated PC12 cells, and home-made nerve growth factor (NGF) induced low-differentiated PC12 cells (NGF-differentiated PC12 cells) were included in the modeling. This approach achieved sensitive and rapid determination of cellular modeling and intervention states. Notably, among the three cell lines, NGF-differentiated PC12 cells displayed the enhanced neurotransmitter secretion level accompanied with attenuated growth rate, incremental dendrites in number and length that were highly resemble with neurons. Therefore, it was selected as the PD-tailorable modeling cell line. In short, the electrochemical sensor can be used to sensitively determine the biological function of neuron-like PC12 cells with negligible destruction and to explore the protective and regenerative impact of various substances on nerve cell model.


Subject(s)
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms , Fluorocarbon Polymers , Parkinson Disease , Rats , Animals , Catecholamines/metabolism , PC12 Cells , Nerve Growth Factor , Drug Evaluation, Preclinical , Neurotransmitter Agents
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Chem Soc Rev ; 52(17): 6120-6138, 2023 Aug 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37555398

ABSTRACT

In recent years, the activation of unactivated alkyl chlorides through light-induced processes has emerged as a promising field in radical chemistry, and has led to new transformations in organic synthesis. Direct utilization of alkyl chlorides as C(sp3)-hybridized electrophiles enables the facile construction of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. Furthermore, recent studies in medicinal chemistry indicate that their presence is associated with high levels of success in clinical trials. This review summarizes the recent advances in the photoinduced activation of unactivated alkyl chlorides and discusses the mechanistic aspects underlying these reactions. We anticipate that this review will serve as a valuable resource for researchers in the field of unactivated chemical bond functionalization, and inspire considerable developments in organic chemistry, drug synthesis, materials science and other related disciplines.

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J Vet Pharmacol Ther ; 47(4): 257-265, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38598665

ABSTRACT

Tilmicosin, a macrolide antibiotic, has the potential to treat bacterial infections in donkeys. However, the pharmacokinetics of tilmicosin in donkeys have not been reported. The aim of this study was to investigate the pharmacokinetics of tilmicosin in donkey plasma, urine, and feces after a single intragastric administration to determine the suitability of tilmicosin for donkeys. A total of 5 healthy male donkeys with similar body weights were selected. The donkeys were administered a single dose of 10 mg · kg-1 body weight (BW) tilmicosin by gavage. The concentrations of tilmicosin in plasma, urine, and feces were determined. The results showed that after a single intragastric administration of 10 mg · kg-1 body weight, tilmicosin in donkey plasma reached a maximum concentration of 11.23 ± 5.37 mg · L-1 at 0.80 ± 0.10 h, with a half-life of 14.49 ± 7.13 h, a mean residence time of 28.05 ± 3.05 h, a Cl/F of 0.48 ± 0.18 L · kg-1 · h-1, and a Vd/F of 9.28 ± 2.63 Lkg-1. The percentage of tilmicosin excreted through the urine of donkeys is 2.47%, and the percentage excreted through the feces is 66.43%. Our study provides data to inform the use of tilmicosin in donkeys.


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Anti-Bacterial Agents , Equidae , Feces , Tylosin , Animals , Equidae/blood , Tylosin/pharmacokinetics , Tylosin/analogs & derivatives , Tylosin/urine , Tylosin/administration & dosage , Tylosin/blood , Feces/chemistry , Male , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacokinetics , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage , Anti-Bacterial Agents/urine , Anti-Bacterial Agents/blood , Half-Life , Area Under Curve , Administration, Oral
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; 63(26): e202406478, 2024 Jun 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38637953

ABSTRACT

A highly efficient and chemoselective approach for the divergent assembling of unsymmetrical hydrazines through an unprecedented intermolecular desulfurdioxidative N-N coupling is developed. This metal free protocol employs readily accessible N-arylhydroxylamines and N-sulfinylanilines to provide highly valuable hydrazine products with good reaction yields and excellent functional group tolerance under simple conditions. Computational studies suggest that the in situ generated O-sulfenylated arylhydroxylamine intermediate undergoes a retro-[2π+2σ] cycloaddition via a stepwise diradical mechanism to form the N-N bond and release SO2.

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